Hellraiser III (US - DVD R1)
Paramount Home Entertainment has provided us with details for Hellraiser III
Title: Hellraiser III
Starring: Doug Bradley
Released: 8th August 2006
SRP: $14.99
Further Details:
Paramount Home Entertainment has announced the release of Hellraiser III: Hell On Earth which will be available on the 8th of August, and should retail for around $14.99. The film will be presented with an anamorphic widescreen transfer at the film's 1.85:1 aspect ratio along with English Dolby Digital 2.0 Surround. The disc appears to include the R-rated cut of the film only and extras do not look to be included, but we'll let you know if that changes. For now though, we've attached our first look at the art:
News by Matt Joseph
Starring: Doug Bradley
Released: 8th August 2006
SRP: $14.99
Further Details:
Paramount Home Entertainment has announced the release of Hellraiser III: Hell On Earth which will be available on the 8th of August, and should retail for around $14.99. The film will be presented with an anamorphic widescreen transfer at the film's 1.85:1 aspect ratio along with English Dolby Digital 2.0 Surround. The disc appears to include the R-rated cut of the film only and extras do not look to be included, but we'll let you know if that changes. For now though, we've attached our first look at the art:
News by Matt Joseph
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******** reports wonderous news: EXTRAS AND A 5.1 TRACK!!!
The features include unreleased and unrated deleted scenes, a Clive Barker feature, and two trailers!
The features include unreleased and unrated deleted scenes, a Clive Barker feature, and two trailers!
True Matt, but more than likely it will be around $30 AUD afer shipping costs 
I already have the tin set with the first two movies at least....
I already have the tin set with the first two movies at least....
Worst Nightmare wrote: I have the cr*ppy canadian version and the only way to upgrade is to go to the puzzle box set, especially if this is the cut version.
You could always just order the R2 version of Hellraiser III by itself and snag it for under $20...that's what I did since I already owned the R1, AB versions of the first two films.
You could always just order the R2 version of Hellraiser III by itself and snag it for under $20...that's what I did since I already owned the R1, AB versions of the first two films.
I have the cr*ppy canadian version and the only way to upgrade is to go to the puzzle box set, especially if this is the cut version.
One day when I have money....
One day when I have money....
Steven, Columbia had the rights to release the theatrical and VHS of Highlander 2 in the USA at first. Then those rights passed to Hemdale/Republic who released the Highlander 2 director's cut (and another release of the theatrical version on VHS). Then Lion's Gate got hold of the rights to release it because Paramount licensed out the Republic library (which was bought be Spelling Entertainment that ended up being sold to Paramount) for a limited time. Now those rights have lapsed and Paramount can now release all the Republic stuff again and the stuff that didn't get released through Lion's Gate like Twin Peaks season 2.
All right...I'll say it for a third time.
Paramount has held the U.S. home video rights since 1993 when it was first released on video. Lions Gate's DVD was a Canadian release, subject to seperate copyright laws than any U.S. release. The fact that some people may have purchased it here in the states isn't all that uncommon as any number of Candian DVDs float down across the border all the time.
Anchor Bay owns the home video rights for the first two films pretty much worldwide and the rights for the third film in the UK. The reason the rights to the third film are so jumbled is becuase New World, who originated the Hellraiser films, basically collapsed during the production of the third film; Dimension/Miramax and Paramount picked up the production and theatrical distribution while Paramount also picked up the home video distribution here in the states.
Paramount has held the U.S. home video rights since 1993 when it was first released on video. Lions Gate's DVD was a Canadian release, subject to seperate copyright laws than any U.S. release. The fact that some people may have purchased it here in the states isn't all that uncommon as any number of Candian DVDs float down across the border all the time.
Anchor Bay owns the home video rights for the first two films pretty much worldwide and the rights for the third film in the UK. The reason the rights to the third film are so jumbled is becuase New World, who originated the Hellraiser films, basically collapsed during the production of the third film; Dimension/Miramax and Paramount picked up the production and theatrical distribution while Paramount also picked up the home video distribution here in the states.
Steven Carrier wrote: As for the studios that released "Hellraiser III: Hell on Earth" imdb.com says that Dimension Films, Miramax Films and Paramount pictures were the companies who joined to release the film in theaters in 1992 and Paramount released it on VHS and laserdisc. I bet that Lionsgate Films bought the film back in 2001 for a DVD release but now Paramount bought it back so it could have a proper DVD release. Hope this helps.
Your logic is pretty good except it probably happened more like this. Lionsgate Films bought a limited license to release the film and that license expired allowing Paramount to release their own version.
Your logic is pretty good except it probably happened more like this. Lionsgate Films bought a limited license to release the film and that license expired allowing Paramount to release their own version.
Digital_Onyx wrote: This looked like interesting news to me, then I remembered how horrible recent Paramount's older films have been on DVD. The transfer for "Sliver" is one of the worst I have ever seen.
You forgot when Paramount released "The Stepford Wives" on DVD, that was a horrible transfer as well.
As for the studios that released "Hellraiser III: Hell on Earth" imdb.com says that Dimension Films, Miramax Films and Paramount pictures were the companies who joined to release the film in theaters in 1992 and Paramount released it on VHS and laserdisc. I bet that Lionsgate Films bought the film back in 2001 for a DVD release but now Paramount bought it back so it could have a proper DVD release. Hope this helps.
But as for "Higlander 2", I have no idea why Paramount own that film, its a Colombia Pictures release not Paramount!
You forgot when Paramount released "The Stepford Wives" on DVD, that was a horrible transfer as well.
As for the studios that released "Hellraiser III: Hell on Earth" imdb.com says that Dimension Films, Miramax Films and Paramount pictures were the companies who joined to release the film in theaters in 1992 and Paramount released it on VHS and laserdisc. I bet that Lionsgate Films bought the film back in 2001 for a DVD release but now Paramount bought it back so it could have a proper DVD release. Hope this helps.
But as for "Higlander 2", I have no idea why Paramount own that film, its a Colombia Pictures release not Paramount!
Matt wrote: They have always had the distribution rights to the film in the U.S., only it's taken them until now to release it here in region one on DVD.
This is not the first time Hellraiser III was available in Region 1. I have the OOP Canadian version from 2000. This will be worth the upgrade, if the price is right, to get a widescreen copy.
This is not the first time Hellraiser III was available in Region 1. I have the OOP Canadian version from 2000. This will be worth the upgrade, if the price is right, to get a widescreen copy.
zombeaner wrote: Now I just have to wait for the Phantasm Sphere to drop in price again so I can pick that up. Why isn't Anchor Bay that nice to us here in the States?
Not sure if you're so interested in the packaging that you have to get the 'Sphere' set, but I recently purchased the digipak version of the set from Amazon UK for about $25 with shipping.
EDIT: Oops, look like they just recently almost doubled the price for some reason, now with shipping it looks like it would cost roughly $50 with shipping. Ouch.
Still, it's a nice set with plenty of extras and good picture and sound, so it's highly recommended since 3 out of 4 of these movies have either never been released or are on moratorium at the moment in R1. Besides that it's doubtful they would get this good of a release here anyways since AB doesn't have the rights to release them in the U.S.
Not sure if you're so interested in the packaging that you have to get the 'Sphere' set, but I recently purchased the digipak version of the set from Amazon UK for about $25 with shipping.
EDIT: Oops, look like they just recently almost doubled the price for some reason, now with shipping it looks like it would cost roughly $50 with shipping. Ouch.
Still, it's a nice set with plenty of extras and good picture and sound, so it's highly recommended since 3 out of 4 of these movies have either never been released or are on moratorium at the moment in R1. Besides that it's doubtful they would get this good of a release here anyways since AB doesn't have the rights to release them in the U.S.
I purchased that Puzzle Box from Amazon UK about 6 weeks ago when they had it on sale for like $30. I hate Hell On Earth, but it was worth it for the inclusion of the other two films, the bonus disc, and the kick ass packaging. Those two "unreleased" films are actually available now in the states under a different title and company. Now I just have to wait for the Phantasm Sphere to drop in price again so I can pick that up. Why isn't Anchor Bay that nice to us here in the States?
Blech. Huge fan of Hellraiser and Clive that I am I cannot stand this stupid, c**ppy frickin' movie. Yuck.
Still, good that it is released for those who (I can't say why, but there's no accounting for taste) want it.
Still, good that it is released for those who (I can't say why, but there's no accounting for taste) want it.
demiscy wrote: PLAY sells it in a very low price, the collectable box with all 3 first dvds inside + a fourth dvd with 2 other Clive barker unreleased films!
Yup...play.com has a great price on the set, but they don't ship to the U.S.
Yup...play.com has a great price on the set, but they don't ship to the U.S.
About time. Now Paramount needs to release Children of the Corn II.
PLAY sells it in a very low price, the collectable box with all 3 first dvds inside + a fourth dvd with 2 other Clive barker unreleased films!
I bought that and never regretted it!
5.1 + DTS included in WIDESCREEN!
http://play.com/DVD/DVD/4-/181010/Hellraiser_La...
Special Features
Special limited edition Lament Configuration box set packaging, just like the puzzle box in the film!
Hellraiser:
Audio commentary from writer/director Clive Barker
Audio commentary from writer/director Clive Barker with star Ashley Laurence
'Under The Skin: Doug Bradley On Hellraiser' featurette
'Resurrection' featurette
'On Set Interview With Clive Barker' featurette
Storyboards
TV spots
Poster and stills gallery
Theatrical trailers
Hellraiser merchandising promo
Scripts (accessible via PC in PDF format)
Hellraiser 2 - Hellbound:
Audio commentary from director Tony Randel and writer Pete Atkins
Audio commentary from director Tony Randel and star Ashley Laurence
'Under The Skin: Doug Bradley On Hellraiser 2 - Hellbound' featurette
'Lost In The Labyrinth' featurette, produced by Clive Barker
'On Set Interview With Clive Barker' featurette
On set interview with Clive Barker, Tony Randel, Claire Higgins, Ashley Laurence, Imogen Boorman and Kenneth Crantham
Behind the scenes montage
Poster and stills gallery
Script (accessible via PC in PDF format)
TV spots
Theatrical trailers
Hellraiser 3 - Hell On Earth:
Audio commentary from director Anthony Hickox and star Doug Bradley
'Doug Bradley On Hellraiser 3 - Hell On Earth' featurette
'Raising Hell On Earth': an interview with director Anythony Hickox
Poster and stills gallery
Theatrical trailer
Bonus Disc
Early Clive Barker short film: 'Salome' (1973, 18mins)
Early Clive Barker short film: 'The Forbidden' (1978, 36 mins)
Interviews with Clive Barker, Pete Atkins and Doug Bradley, discussing the early short films
I bought that and never regretted it!
5.1 + DTS included in WIDESCREEN!
http://play.com/DVD/DVD/4-/181010/Hellraiser_La...
Special Features
Special limited edition Lament Configuration box set packaging, just like the puzzle box in the film!
Hellraiser:
Audio commentary from writer/director Clive Barker
Audio commentary from writer/director Clive Barker with star Ashley Laurence
'Under The Skin: Doug Bradley On Hellraiser' featurette
'Resurrection' featurette
'On Set Interview With Clive Barker' featurette
Storyboards
TV spots
Poster and stills gallery
Theatrical trailers
Hellraiser merchandising promo
Scripts (accessible via PC in PDF format)
Hellraiser 2 - Hellbound:
Audio commentary from director Tony Randel and writer Pete Atkins
Audio commentary from director Tony Randel and star Ashley Laurence
'Under The Skin: Doug Bradley On Hellraiser 2 - Hellbound' featurette
'Lost In The Labyrinth' featurette, produced by Clive Barker
'On Set Interview With Clive Barker' featurette
On set interview with Clive Barker, Tony Randel, Claire Higgins, Ashley Laurence, Imogen Boorman and Kenneth Crantham
Behind the scenes montage
Poster and stills gallery
Script (accessible via PC in PDF format)
TV spots
Theatrical trailers
Hellraiser 3 - Hell On Earth:
Audio commentary from director Anthony Hickox and star Doug Bradley
'Doug Bradley On Hellraiser 3 - Hell On Earth' featurette
'Raising Hell On Earth': an interview with director Anythony Hickox
Poster and stills gallery
Theatrical trailer
Bonus Disc
Early Clive Barker short film: 'Salome' (1973, 18mins)
Early Clive Barker short film: 'The Forbidden' (1978, 36 mins)
Interviews with Clive Barker, Pete Atkins and Doug Bradley, discussing the early short films
David Blackwell wrote: Paramount released Hellraiser 3 back when it was distributing films for Miramax (it was on VHS from Paramount back in 1992). I hope it is the uncut version on R1 DVD and they include the R2 extras. I might have to ask Paramount about this.
miramax? ah ha...so that proves me right with my dimension thing...woohoo lol
miramax? ah ha...so that proves me right with my dimension thing...woohoo lol
Paramount released Hellraiser 3 back when it was distributing films for Miramax (it was on VHS from Paramount back in 1992). I hope it is the uncut version on R1 DVD and they include the R2 extras. I might have to ask Paramount about this.
This looked like interesting news to me, then I remembered how horrible recent Paramount's older films have been on DVD. The transfer for "Sliver" is one of the worst I have ever seen.
So all this DVD has to offer is widescreen?
Quote: Didn't Paramount co-distribute the film with Dimension?
Not sure, could be. The rights to this film got all tangled up during production when New World basically bought the farm. Paramount might have co-distributed it, but it's been close to 14 years since I saw this in the theatre.
I do know for a fact, having owned both two VHS copies and the unrated laserdisc of this film at one time or another, that they have held the U.S. home video rights ever since its 1993 VHS release. The Lions Gate disc people keep referring to is actually a Canadian R1 release; this Paramount disc is the first time that the movie will have been released on DVD in the U.S.
Not sure, could be. The rights to this film got all tangled up during production when New World basically bought the farm. Paramount might have co-distributed it, but it's been close to 14 years since I saw this in the theatre.
I do know for a fact, having owned both two VHS copies and the unrated laserdisc of this film at one time or another, that they have held the U.S. home video rights ever since its 1993 VHS release. The Lions Gate disc people keep referring to is actually a Canadian R1 release; this Paramount disc is the first time that the movie will have been released on DVD in the U.S.
Didn't Paramount co-distribute the film with Dimension?
Still blows that we get no:
Uncut Version
DTS or DD 5.1
Audio Commentary: Director Anthony Hickox and Star Doug Bradley
Featurette 1: Under the Skin: Doug Bradley on Hellraiser III: Hell On Earth
Featurette 2: Raising Hell On Earth: Interview with Director Anthony Hickox
Featurette 3: On Set interviews with Clive Barker & Doug Bradley
Theatrical Trailer
Poster and Stills Gallery
Uncut Version
DTS or DD 5.1
Audio Commentary: Director Anthony Hickox and Star Doug Bradley
Featurette 1: Under the Skin: Doug Bradley on Hellraiser III: Hell On Earth
Featurette 2: Raising Hell On Earth: Interview with Director Anthony Hickox
Featurette 3: On Set interviews with Clive Barker & Doug Bradley
Theatrical Trailer
Poster and Stills Gallery
Yea, when did Paramount get the rights to these random sci-fi sequels like "Highlander 2" and "Hellraiser III: Hell on Earth"? But at least we get an anamorphic widescreen eition.
Chris wrote: No, it's the US region one section, hence the RRP being in dollars.
did I ever mention i'm blonde? lol
did I ever mention i'm blonde? lol
Lionsgate had rights to this movie as late as 2001 when I bought the DVD at K-Mart.
Bouncy X wrote: oh yeah this is the UK/World section so nevermind...cuz the studio that released this in north america isnt necessarily the same that released it overseas..lol
No, it's the US region one section, hence the RRP being in dollars.
No, it's the US region one section, hence the RRP being in dollars.
Chris wrote: We don't make this stuff up
Well, maybe you don't.
Well, maybe you don't.
YlowBstard wrote: Is it just me, or is the cover art for all of the Hellraiser films the exact same.
yeah they do seem to use that exact same photo for many of the dvds and merchandise..oh and its funny with the red eyes...he has black eyes, I guess they just wanted it to stand out or something..lol
yeah they do seem to use that exact same photo for many of the dvds and merchandise..oh and its funny with the red eyes...he has black eyes, I guess they just wanted it to stand out or something..lol
Is it just me, or is the cover art for all of the Hellraiser films the exact same.
Holy SH!T!
MAtt said it best... it's about friggin time.
MAtt said it best... it's about friggin time.
A widescreen Hellraiser III? It's about friggin' time.
If anyone is interested in buying this, I HIGHLY SUGGEST that you put in some extra money and invest in the much more elaborate HELLRAISER BOX SET from Anchor Bay, available only in Region 2. It's definitely worth the money and it's loaded with secial features. A lot more than Paramount would ever invest in. It also includes a cool letter from Clive Barker and two of his early films. This collection will NEVER be available in the states.
check it out here:
http://www.anchorbay.co.uk/perl/search.pl?CO=AB...
Hellraiser III (UK) includes:
Uncut Widescreen Presentation (1.78:1) Enhanced for 16:9 TVs
Stereo 2.0
Optional 5.1
DTS
Audio Commentary: Director Anthony Hickox and Star Doug Bradley
Featurette 1: Under the Skin: Doug Bradley on Hellraiser III: Hell On Earth
Featurette 2: Raising Hell On Earth: Interview with Director Anthony Hickox
Featurette 3: On Set interviews with Clive Barker & Doug Bradley
Theatrical Trailer
Poster and Stills Gallery
Optional English Subtitles for the Hard of Hearing
Anyway, a couple years ago I bought Hellraiser III on DVD from Lions Gate at a local K-Mart. No features at all, but I just thought it was strange that Paramount was releasing this.
check it out here:
http://www.anchorbay.co.uk/perl/search.pl?CO=AB...
Hellraiser III (UK) includes:
Uncut Widescreen Presentation (1.78:1) Enhanced for 16:9 TVs
Stereo 2.0
Optional 5.1
DTS
Audio Commentary: Director Anthony Hickox and Star Doug Bradley
Featurette 1: Under the Skin: Doug Bradley on Hellraiser III: Hell On Earth
Featurette 2: Raising Hell On Earth: Interview with Director Anthony Hickox
Featurette 3: On Set interviews with Clive Barker & Doug Bradley
Theatrical Trailer
Poster and Stills Gallery
Optional English Subtitles for the Hard of Hearing
Anyway, a couple years ago I bought Hellraiser III on DVD from Lions Gate at a local K-Mart. No features at all, but I just thought it was strange that Paramount was releasing this.
i'm pretty sure Dimension released this in theaters...so how come Paramount has the video rights? or did they release it in theaters as well?
oh yeah this is the UK/World section so nevermind...cuz the studio that released this in north america isnt necessarily the same that released it overseas..lol
oh yeah this is the UK/World section so nevermind...cuz the studio that released this in north america isnt necessarily the same that released it overseas..lol
Version 1 wrote: Since when does Paramont own the rights to Part III of the movie franchise???
They have always had the distribution rights to the film in the U.S., only it's taken them until now to release it here in region one on DVD.
They have always had the distribution rights to the film in the U.S., only it's taken them until now to release it here in region one on DVD.
Finally, now I can pawn off my c**ppy versions of the first three that TOP released a LOONNNNGGG time ago. Good cover art even if the movie is ass by Hellraiser standards.
We don't make this stuff up
Since when does Paramont own the rights to Part III of the movie franchise???
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